Latest earthquakes near Dārjiling, West Bengal today
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Recent Dārjiling Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Dārjiling. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Dārjiling and elsewhere.
Nov 12, 2024 02:00PM
Shallow M4.4 Earthquake struck on Tuesday Afternoon near Siliguri in India.
Dārjiling Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 647 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Dārjiling, West Bengal in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 64 earthquakes per year, or 5 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Dārjiling roughly every 5 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Dārjiling in 2015. A total of 386 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Dārjiling that year. The strongest had a 7.3 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Dārjiling in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Dārjiling during this time. Usually, higher magnitudes are less common than lower magnitudes. Small earthquakes with a magnitude below 4 on the Richter scale have been omitted from this overview.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 602 | 93.04% |
| Mag. 5 | 41 | 6.34% |
| Mag. 6 | 3 | 0.46% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.15% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Dārjiling
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Dārjiling occurred on May 12, 2015 12:35 local time (Asia/Kolkata timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.3 and struck 234 kilometers (145 mi) west-northwest of Dārjiling, at a depth of 15 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Dārjiling in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8 earthquake struck on Jan 15, 1934 14:13, 134 kilometers (83 mi) west-northwest of Dārjiling. It is the strongest earthquake near Dārjiling in the past 124 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Dārjiling, West Bengal in the past 10 years. You can use the tabs to find the heaviest historic earthquakes since the year 1900 or within a specific year or distance from Dārjiling.
Nearest earthquakes from Dārjiling
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Dārjiling, West Bengal. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Dārjiling.
When was the last earthquake in Dārjiling, West Bengal?
A 3.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Dārjiling on the afternoon of November 21, 2024 at 13:32 local time (Asia/Kolkata). The center of this earthquake was located 177km south-east of Dārjiling at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Dārjiling, West Bengal in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Dārjiling, West Bengal?
A 8 magnitude earthquake hit near Dārjiling on the afternoon of January 15, 1934 at 14:13 local time (Asia/Kolkata). The center of this earthquake was located 134km west of Dārjiling at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Dārjiling since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Dārjiling, West Bengal?
In the past 10 years, 647 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Dārjiling. This averages to 65 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 6 days.
